If you’ve ever dreamed of living in the United States, the Green Card Lottery is one of the ways you can turn this dream into reality.
The Green Card Lottery, formally known as the Diversity Visa Program, offers a path for Brazilians to immigrate to the United States (under specific conditions). This isn't just any lottery; it's a process filled with specific details and potential pitfalls. Each year, numerous hopefuls miss out on this opportunity due to minor errors in their applications. Adding to the challenge, the US government doesn’t provide feedback on why applications are rejected.
We’re here to ensure that doesn’t happen to you. We know how important this opportunity is and how detailed the application needs to be. We're here to help you have a better understanding of the application process.
Are Brazilian citizens eligible for the Green Card Lottery?
If you're a Brazilian citizen by birth, you are generally not eligible to participate in the Green Card Lottery.
This is because Brazil falls into the category of countries from which more than 50,000 nationals have migrated to the United States in the past five years. The Green Card Lottery is designed to diversify the immigrant population in the US, and thus excludes countries with high rates of immigration to the States.
It's important to note that this list isn't fixed and changes from year to year, but countries like Canada, China, India, Mexico, and the United Kingdom are consistently excluded due to their high immigration numbers.
However, Brazilian nationals may still be eligible for the Green Card Lottery under two specific conditions:
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Marriage to a native from an eligible country: If your spouse was born in a country with low immigration rates to the US, you could apply under your spouse’s country of birth. Both you and your spouse need to be listed on the application, qualify for, and be issued diversity visas, and you must enter the US together.
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Parental birthplace: If you were born in Brazil but neither of your parents was born or legally resided there at the time of your birth, you might be eligible under the country of birth of one of your parents, as long as it's a country eligible for the Green Card Lottery.
For Brazilians who do not meet these criteria, there are other ways to legally move to the U.S. Applying for different types of immigrant visas is one option. Alternatively, for shorter stays like business trips or tourism, the B1/B2 Visa is a practical choice. This visa is a multiple-entry visa valid for 10 years, offering flexibility for shorter visits to the United States.
Increase your chances of winning the Green Card Lottery: Apply with us
For Brazilian citizens who meet the eligibility criteria for the Green Card Lottery, it’s crucial to understand the value of this once-a-year chance. Each applicant has just one opportunity per year to apply, making accuracy and precision key. A duplicate entry or an error can lead to immediate disqualification, so the stakes couldn't be higher.
That’s why we've developed a platform that not only simplifies your application process but significantly enhances its accuracy and effectiveness. Here's how to apply:
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Step 1: Enter your personal and travel details on our website or via the iVisa app.
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Step 2: Verify that all the information you’ve provided is accurate. Pay the service fee with a credit or debit card, PayPal, or Venmo.
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Step 3: Complete the rest of the application form, upload the required documents, and submit it.
Once your application is in our hands, our team of experts takes the lead. We rigorously check each detail to ensure that your application is thorough and free of mistakes.
US embassy in Brazil
If you’re one of the winners of the Green Card Lottery, your next major step is the green card application process. This includes a visa interview, which for Brazilian citizens, will likely be conducted at the US embassy in Brasília. This is also your primary point of contact for any consular assistance you might need during the application process.
US Embassy in Brasília:
Address: SES - Av. das Nações, Quadra 801, Lote 03, 70403-900 - Brasília, DF, Brazil
Phone: +55 61 3312 7000
If you’ve got more questions about the Green Card Lottery, you can get in touch with our customer support team. Please send us a message on our live chat or at help@iVisa.